Conscious Eating: Why the attention you give to the act of eating can deeply affect your health

We can all relate to eating from a paper bag in the car during rush-hour traffic or gobbling down a snack bar while running to catch the train. Nowadays, it is easy to neglect the sacredness of our food. But the quality of foods that you eat, and the attention that you give to the act of eating, deeply affect your health and consciousness.
The practice of conscious eating honors the inherent divinity of food as the sustainer of life just as it benefits our bodies and minds. Today millions of Americans suffer from digestive disorders such as heartburn, gas, constipation, and irritable bowel syndrome, to a name a few. In time, all can lead to more serious diseases, Although the causes of these disorders are complex, rushed and distracted eating, surely does not help. The quality of your digestion can increase dramatically by simply eating more slowly and mindfully. Even better, conscious eating is a practice you can do anytime, anywhere.
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